Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consultancy is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to enhance their advisory practice. The role involves leading engagements, advising on secure architecture, and tackling cyber challenges. Candidates must have strong MOD knowledge and security assessment experience. The position is remote-first with occasional on-site client visits, offering comprehensive benefits and a strong career progression path.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices such as RMADS and Secure by Design.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients.
• Proficient in conducting security assessments and implementing risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements on high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, and GRC.
• Work in a remote-first environment with flexible working options.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience with Defence Primes

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Technical assurance

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

Job description

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Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Defence Sector

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re supporting a major player in the defence and security space as they scale up their cyber advisory practice. They’re now looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with a solid background in Defence, someone who understands MOD environments, can lead engagements, and is confident advising on secure architecture, assurance and transformation strategies.

You’ll work closely with high-profile clients, tackling real-world cyber challenges across secure programmes. The work is remote-first, with occasional travel to client sites where needed.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Play a key role in high-assurance, cyber advisory projects

Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC, and more

Remote-first with flexible working, strong progression path

Full benefits inc. private healthcare, bonus + unlimited training resources

SC Clearance required

CORE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices – e.g. RMADS, Secure by Design

• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients

• Security assessments, risk frameworks, and technical assurance

• Cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting

• Cloud security knowledge, including architecture & compliance

• Any IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience – highly desirable

Please note – only candidates with active SC clearance.